Kusikia May 16, 2007

Kusikia from Tacoma, Wa Nsayi and Peter met in August 2006 at the outdoor orientation program for their college in Tacoma, WA. After their first jam session and an impromptu performance at a house party that September, Kusikia was born. Peter loved Nsayi's unconventional and impassioned guitar playing, songwriting, and singing, while Nsayi loved Peter's raw, adaptable drumming skills. Their compatible styles made for a great team. They chose the name "Kusikia" after a verb in Swahili that means "to feel" and "to hear." Since September Kusikia has played packed house parties and venues in Tacoma, Olympia, and Portland, including a sold out show at one of Tacoma's premier venues, Jazzbones (along with Tacoma band, the Schematics), and the Olympia Westside Artswalk, sponsored by the Raccoon (arts) Collective. They've also opened for well-known bands including Horse Feathers and Loch Lomond (both from Portland), received radio play on Tacoma's KUPS The Sound (90.1), collaborated with good friend and bass player, Alex Dunn, and released their first, home-made, self-titled, album in late April of 2007. Kusikia will embark on their first tour for three weeks in May and June, heading down the coast from Portland to San Diego, and back up to Portland on a more inland route. : www.myspace.com/kusikia :

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